Erection of single dwelling, with access from current development adjoining new primary school including minor amendments to DCCW2008/0012/F.

Erection of single dwelling, with access from current development adjoining new primary school including minor amendments to DCCW2008/0012/F.

Councillor KS Guthrie, the Local Ward Member, commented on the value of the site inspection that had been held.  She noted that Sutton Parish Council supported the application but the occupants of neighbouring properties maintained strong objections to the proposal.

Councillor PJ Edwards commented on the importance of the condition relating to the retention of trees and hedgerows, as the existing landscaped buffer along the boundary would minimise the impact of the proposed development on the immediate neighbours.

Councillor AM Toon noted that the proposed planning obligation agreement included a requirement for a contribution towards enhanced educational infrastructure and asked for flexibility in the allocation of these funds; in particular, to enable a contribution towards the community centre if possible.  The Head of Planning and Transportation confirmed that a degree of flexibility could be factored into the agreement.

RESOLVED:

The Legal Practice Manager be authorised to complete a Planning Obligation under Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) covering the matters detailed in the Heads of Terms appended to the report and any additional matters that he considers necessary and appropriate.

Upon completion of the aforementioned planning obligation that the Officers named in the Scheme of Delegation to Officers be authorised to issue planning permission subject to the following conditions:

1.      A01 (Time limit for commencement (full permission)).

Reason: Required to be imposed by Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

2.      B04 (Amendment to existing permission) (DCCW2008/0012/F) (26th February 2008).

Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and to comply with the requirements of Policy DR1 of Herefordshire Unitary Development Plan.

3.      C01 (Samples of external materials).

Reason: To ensure that the materials harmonise with the surroundings so as to ensure that the development complies with the requirements of Policy DR1 of Herefordshire Unitary Development Plan.

4.      F14 (Removal of permitted development rights).

Reason: In order to protect the character and amenity of the locality, to maintain the amenities of adjoining property and to comply with Policy H13 of Herefordshire Unitary Development Plan.

5.      F16 (No new windows in specified elevation.

Reason: In order to protect the residential amenity of adjacent properties and to comply with Policy H18 of Herefordshire Unitary Development Plan.

6.      G02 (Retention of trees and hedgerows).

Reason: To safeguard the amenity of the area and to ensure that the development conforms with Policy DR1 of Herefordshire Unitary Development Plan.

7.      G03 (Retention of existing trees/hedgerows).

         Reason: In order to maintain the visual amenities of the area and to conform with Policy LA6 of Herefordshire Unitary Development Plan.

8.      G10 (Landscaping scheme).

         Reason: In order to maintain the visual amenities of the area and to conform with Policy LA6 of Herefordshire Unitary Development Plan.

9.      G11 (Landscaping scheme – implementation).

         Reason: In order to maintain the visual amenities of the area and to comply with Policy LA6 of Herefordshire Unitary Development Plan.

10.    H13 (Access, turning area and parking).

         Reason: In the interests of highway safety and to ensure the free flow of traffic using the adjoining highway and to conform with the requirements of Policy T11 of Herefordshire Unitary Development Plan.

11.    I16 (Restriction of hours during construction).

         Reason: To protect the amenity of local residents and to comply with Policy DR13 of Herefordshire Unitary Development Plan.

12.    L01 (Foul/surface water drainage).

         Reason: To protect the integrity of the public sewerage system and to comply with Policy CF2 of Herefordshire Unitary Development Plan.

13.    L02 (No surface water to connect to public system).

         Reason: To prevent hydraulic overloading of the public sewerage system, to protect the health and safety of existing residents and ensure no detriment to the environment so as to comply with Policy CF2 of Herefordshire Unitary Development Plan.

Informatives:

1.      N01 - Access for all.

2.      N02 - Section 106 Obligation

3.      N11C – General.

4.      N19 - Avoidance of doubt - Approved Plans.

5.      N15 - Reason(s) for the Grant of PP/LBC/CAC.